My collection of Austramax products revealed 2 colors Burgundy boat-wheels (as already shown) and black Pointer style for later models... .The...
Soak the pre-heater in meths for 4-5 minutes sit on edge of jar till no drips apply to vaporiser and light, when almost burnt out start pumping &...
Oil pump cup and pressureise tank Do a leak test by submerging to the pricker valve You need a "pre-heater" and a "mantle". washers will likely...
[ATTACH] This is the result of heat and tap and working & twisting a stranded cable (Broken car bonnet release cable) through the loop...
Meant to say a (pressure test)
How about a test of suspect area Under water with pump plunger out
Another point is that is from Kopsen's Sydney manufacture as it has the wide base rim (20mm). Nettlefolds Melbourne are 16mm
Could try Austramax for parts did contact them re parts some time ago quite helpful.
Well Found That is a very interesting find I would have said there were two (Kayen resevoirs,) K type & N type (or should it be font)
It is a " Red Ball Heater " Anthony has one as do I . They also marketed a Kettle with burner and tank and an Iron .
I see you are in Melb' see what Austramax want if they have straight side replacements or TW Sands
I have a 200c here glass measures 90 O/D x 102 long looks to be same as (Austramax 300 + Coleman 249 straight side globes.& petromax baby
This is one I found a few years ago here in Aus (1935-40 Tilley R1) yours looks to be the same (the control cock may have been replaced at some time)
I find tin lead solder and copper plumbers type soldering iron is excellent as it prevents possible overheating of a direct flame ( solder flows...
Try a google for rust converter (these are usually based on phosphoric acid) there now it seems all in one options, google-(rust converter and primer)
A soapy bath under pressure is a good idea (under pressure) Before trying to light (to see if there are any leaks)
I have one also (AB) tried the pumps from 2 early Aladin 1As (flat top) 1 seemed to fit well will look again in daylight
One of the first tests to apply to a new aquisition is known as a "Dunk" test where you pump the lamp to operating pressure and submerge the font...
Does the instruction sheet have a printers code (It may include date) a sheet for your early 246 does not appear to be in the Reference Library...
In the 4th & 5th photo the hood area appears to to have a reddish glow (if this is accompanied by a roaring sound) usually indicates flashback or...
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